Today in 1957 the first animal to orbit the Earth was launched aboard Sputnik 2. Laika was a dog that sadly died a few hours into the mission due to overheating.
Astronomy Fact of the Day: November 3, 2018

Today in 1957 the first animal to orbit the Earth was launched aboard Sputnik 2. Laika was a dog that sadly died a few hours into the mission due to overheating.